Cesar Montano announces his candidacy for the highestlegislative body in the country, the Senate. He was chosen by Lakas-CMD(Christian-Muslim Democrats) to replace Governor Jericho Petilla, who chose tobackout of the race. Cesar joins co-actor Richard Gomez as anothersenate-hopeful.

Aside from the two, there are already three actors occupyingseats in the senate—Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, and Lito Lapid. The Star forAll Seasons Vilma Santos and the Megastar Sharon Cuneta joins the campaignsfrom the sidelines. The two are campaigning for their husbands Senator Ralph Rectoand Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

People's Champ Manny Pacquiao has also decided to run forcongress as a representative of his hometown Gen. Santos City.

Kapisanan ng mgaArtista sa Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT) President Leo Martinezexpresses his opinion on the growing number of actor-turned-politician.

In an interview with 24 Oras earlier this evening, Leo admits that hecannot urge his fellow actors not to meddle with politics.